Demantoid and Serandite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Serandite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.953.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Demantoid and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid and Serandite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Demantoid and Serandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Demantoid and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.